Mat classes are available to suit all levels of abilities from 1st time exercisers, of any age, size and fitness to professional sportsmen and women.
All classes are small and friendly with a positive relaxing atmosphere. Each class lasts for 1 hour, with everyone working at their own pace.
No special footwear or clothing is required as long as you are comfortable and flexible.
Pregnant women also benefit greatly from pilates mat work as it is a gentle low impact exercise for improving the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. This reduces the risk of urinary incontinence, lower back pain and joint pain.
Last updated Nov. 22, 2014, 10:03 p.m. UTC
My name is Jenny Glover and I run the 'Pilates Centre and Sports Therapy Clinic' in Weymouth and also 'Mercury Dance Academy'. I first discovered pilates through my training as a ballerina at 'The Legate School of Russian Ballet',and was subsequently awarded a scholarship to study and teach 'Body Control Pilates' at Pilates International Ltd in London..
I am a professionally trained level 3 instructor with over 30 years teaching experience in pilates mat classes and professional pilates equipment. I am a member of the Body Control Pilates Association (B.C.P.A) and adhere to their code of practice which governs teaching standards, class sizes, professional ethics and continuing education. I am currently training as an osteopath at the British School of Osteopathy.
I am also a qualified swedish massage therapist and sports massage therapist and am certified to practice pregnancy massage. Having experience of working in hospitals for 11 years and with chiropractors for 15 years, GP's, chiropractors and other health professional recognise my skills and refer clients to me. I specialise in treating back injuries.
I have worked with local sailors, windsurfers, Olympic and Paralympic champions as well as local sports men and women of all ages and abilities, to include 2012 sailing Gold medallist Lijia Xu, Paralympian Steve Thomas and world champion windsurfer Lucy Horwood.
